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February 2026 bike and scooter sales see Hero-Honda battle rage on

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The second month of 2026 is now well and truly in our rearview mirror, and sales figures for each of the six heavyweights in the Indian two-wheeler market are out. Here’s how each brand performed. Hero: 5,16,968 units Hero MotoCorp retained its top spot in the market but did so while reporting a marginal 0.62 percent decrease from 5,20,208 units in January 2026. However, compared to its February 2025 sales of 3,57,296 units, it posted a substantial 44.69 percent increase. Hero’s overseas business also recorded good growth, with 41,248 units exported last month compared to 37,633 units in January. Hero’s electric subsidiary, Vida, has patented the designs of the Ubex and VXZ electric bikes in India, signalling that these EVs are nearing production. Honda: 5,13,190 units Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India wasn’t too far behind Hero and it too reported a minute 1.23 percent decrease in comparison to its January 2026 sales tally of 5,19,579 units. Just like Hero, Honda too report...
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Maruti e Vitara vs Tata Curvv EV compared: Which should you buy?

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Maruti Suzuki launched its first-ever pure-electric model, the e Vitara , in February 2026. On the other hand, Tata Motors rolled out the Curvv EV in November 2024. If you are in the market for a midsize electric SUV priced in the neighbourhood of Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom), which one of these should you seriously consider and why? To keep this comparison fair, we will pit the similarly priced e Vitara Alpha trim with the Curvv EV’s Accomplished+ S. Maruti e Vitara vs Tata Curvv EV: Exterior features Exterior features Maruti e Vitara Alpha Tata Curvv EV Accomplished+ S Headlights Projector LED Multi-beam LED LED DRLs Yes Yes LED fog-lamps Yes (front) Yes (front) Tail-lights LED LED Sequential indicators No Yes Auto headlights and wipers Yes Yes Electrically adjustable ORVMs Yes (with auto-folding function) Yes (with auto-folding function) Wheels 18-inch alloys 17-inch alloys Re...
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BMW unveils R 1300 R Superhooligan

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BMW Motorrad has unveiled the R 1300 R Superhooligan at the 84th Daytona 200 weekend, marking 50 years since Steve McLaughlin's victory in the first AMA Superbike race at Daytona on March 6, 1976. The custom build from BMW Motorrad's Custom Speed Shop honours both McLaughlin's Daytona win and Reg Pridmore's inaugural AMA Superbike Championship title, both achieved on BMW R 90 S bikes for the Butler & Smith team. Features McLaughlin's ‘83’ number and 1976 R 90 S livery Will be raced by Nate Kern in Mission Foods Super Hooligan series BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan details The bike has been created by the BMW Motorrad Custom Speed Shop The R 1300 R Superhooligan was created by a small team at BMW Motorrad's Custom Speed Shop. The bike is based on the standard R 1300 R that’s powered by a 1,300cc boxer-twin that produces 145hp and 149Nm. BMW also mentions that the Superhooligan is capable of reaching speeds up to 275kph. The Superhooligan pays tribute to M...
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2026 World Car Awards Top 3 finalists announced

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With the upcoming World Car of the Year awards scheduled to take place at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on for April 1, the names of the three finalists have now been announced. The cars that occupy these top spots are the BMW iX3 , Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Leaf. The finalists were picked by a panel comprising automotive journalists from 33 countries, with one of the jurors being Autocar India’s Hormazd Sorabjee. Top three candidates consist of cars from BMW, Hyundai and Nissan There is a total of six categories and each consists of three cars Winners will be announced on April 1, 2026 from Autocar India https://ift.tt/Sq6jGm4
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Off-roading in a Toyota Land Cruiser Dakar Rally truck: Unbreakable

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The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series is widely considered to be one of the toughest SUVs ever. Simple in construction, engineered with massive tolerances in place and built to last, it is simply the most Toyota of Toyotas. Perfect then to enter what must be one of the toughest races around – the Dakar Classic; now run through the heart of Saudi Arabia. But let’s not monkey around; this is one tough challenge – especially for these classic cars – as it is full of chassis, suspension and engine braking stages. The Dakar has always been dominated by tough SUVs, and here, a tough, robust build and an ability to keep going are more important than being marginally faster over the long, long stages. And so it is with the Classic. The HZJ78 DKR, as this particular 70 Series is known, is a 1998 edition, reworked for the slam-dunk, hardcore special stages of the Dakar. Prepared in France by specialist Compagnie Saharienne, it has already taken Indian rally driver Sanjay Takale to the finish of ...
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5 things to know before buying the Hero Destini 110

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The Hero Destini 110 is a family-oriented scooter that offers decent performance and good fuel economy for daily commuting. If you're considering one, here are answers to some of the most common questions. What is the price of the Hero Destini 110? The Hero Destini 110 is available in two variants – VX and ZX. The base VX variant is priced at Rs 72,000 and the ZX will cost you Rs 79,750 (ex-showroom Delhi). The main difference is the top ZX variant gets a disc brake at the front as well as a pillion backrest. Both variants get a digi-analogue instrument cluster and the scooter is offered in multiple colour schemes. What engine does the Hero Destini 110 use? The Hero Destini 110 is powered by a 110.9cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine putting out 8.1hp and 8.7Nm. It also features Hero's i3S (idle stop-start system) which cuts off the engine after a few seconds at a standstill and restarts with a twist of the throttle and engaging the brake together. What is the mileage ...
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KTM 390s will be sold alongside new 350cc models

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It's no secret that Bajaj is planning to downsize both the 400cc Triumph and KTM models to 350cc to allow the company to benefit from the lower 18 percent GST. However, we have now learnt that while that is underway, Bajaj will continue to retail the 399cc KTM models alongside their downsized 350cc iterations - for some time at least. 350cc and 390cc Duke and Adventure to be sold simultaneously Bajaj will monitor customer response to this move Bajaj-made Triumph models to only be sold with 350cc engine KTM 390 Duke and Adventure will live on in India Triumph 400s to be downsized to 350cc, Tracker India launch in due course Since bikes and scooters above 350cc now attract a much higher 40 percent GST, Bajaj has chosen to downsize the Triumph 400s, KTM 390s and its own Dominar 400 as well as Pulsar NS400Z to 350cc to take advantage of the new rule. While the Triumph single-cylinder lineup will most likely only be retailed in its 350cc guise - the KTM machines will be of...
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Tata Punch EV’s new 6-in-1 EV drivetrain explained

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With the launch of the updated Punch EV , Tata Motors has also debuted a new 6-in-1 drivetrain setup, which it says is the first application of its kind in the country, and, a major factor behind the lower than before retail price of the electric Punch. “The battery non-cell costs have come down but the 6-in-1 combo drivetrain is certainly cost effective” says Anand Kulkarni, Tata Motors’ Vice President Passenger Electric Vehicles.  New 6-in-1 drivetrain was key in bringing down Punch EV’s price  It also helped reduce package size by 50 percent and weight by 28 percent  Efficiency was boosted by 6 percent, while also using 40 percent less semiconductors  Tata Punch EV 6-in-1 drivetrain explained  For a while now, carmakers, including Tata Motors have been using 3-in-1 systems that combine the e-motor, reduction gear and the DC to AC invertor into one unit. However, brands have been integrating further components as part of this x-in-1 approach and doi...
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BMW to introduce new AWD variant of the M2

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BMW is set to offer its xDrive all-wheel drive system with the M2 Coupe . The entry-level M car is currently the only one in the line-up that’s purely rear-wheel drive, as the M3, M4 , and M5 are all equipped with AWD as standard. M2 AWD may be 50hp more powerful than RWD version It will be offered solely with an 8-speed automatic gearbox 0-100kph time expected to drop below 4 seconds BMW M2 AWD powertrain and performance Will be sold alongside the RWD model The M2 xDrive was recently referenced on the BMW US website as a separate variant from the existing RWD version. Expectedly, the M2 xDrive will be powered by the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol straight-six as the RWD model, though a 50hp bump to 530hp – the same as the 2025 M2 CS – is possible to offset the added mass of the front transaxle, which could result in a kerb weight of around 1,800kg. No manual gearbox option for M2 AWD Where the M2 RWD is available with either an 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual – yet...
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Hero Pleasure+ price and variants explained

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The Pleasure+ is one of Hero’s longest-running scooters on sale. It is also the brand’s most affordable scooter and is available in three variants. Here’s a feature breakdown of those variants. The Pleasure+ Xtec is available in three variants LX  All three variants are mechanically identical and powered by the same 109.5cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. The differences between them are limited to features and equipment. The LX is the base variant of the Pleasure+. It rides on steel wheels instead of cast alloy wheels and does not get telescopic front suspension. This variant also misses out on Hero’s i3S idle start-stop system and Bluetooth connectivity. It features a fully analogue instrument cluster and a halogen headlight. While chrome fascia and accents are present, it does not offer a pillion backrest. The inner panel is also finished in black. The Base LX variant of the Pleasure+ is priced at Rs 69,766 (ex-showroom, Delhi). VX The VX sits above the LX and adds t...
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